Aldara [generic] is beneficial for the treatment of various skin diseases. This formulation is currently the best known treatment of genital warts, also Acitinic keratosis in a flat, dry, scaly growth on the body, prolonged exposure to sunlight] caused [and basal cell carcinoma [cancer of the common skin caused by excessive exposure to UV radiation or sunlight]. Imiquimod enhances the body’s immunity in the fight against the human papilloma virus – which is responsible for causing genital warts in men and women. Generic Imiquimod, Aldara cream and the drug acts as a modifier of the immune response by enhancing the body’s immune system to fight infections and is particularly useful in the treatment of infections caused by human papillomavirus [HPV]. It is known to allow to do damage was hidden, which can be treated on the evidence] in Acitinic keratosis [AK], and superficial basal cell carcinoma [CBS. Imiquimod is to believe that activate immune cells, cytokines such as interferon, which in turn regulate the immune response in a manner that inhibits viral replication and suppresses cell proliferation. For this reason, it is beneficial in the treatment of persons who may suffer from genital warts and CBS. AK – a state of the skin is red-brown, yellow, black or flesh-colored patches, which are flat and dry – often in people who have had excessive exposure to sun, and pale complexion. Growth can be a tiny pinhead size or spread of an inch. It’s itchy, and gives a tingling sensation, especially when the person in the sun. There is some risk of developing cancer of the skin, which is known as squamous cell cancer, if untreated AK. Aldara Cream is used to treat certain types of AK on the face and scalp of those affected so that normal function of the immune system. In superficial basal cell carcinoma [] CBS, a common skin cancer, occurs because exposure to sunlight or UV rays ill, the disease manifests itself in the form of lesions appear on the skin of different shapes and colors. These lesions may take the form of a new growth or a change in the old growth, or an open wound that can bleed. For any suspicious growth, a visit to a dermatologist is essential, as BCC can be easily treated if recognized early. Genital and perianal warts, take the form of plants or bumps around the vagina or anus or on the penis, scrotum, groin or thigh. Genital warts [warts as] can occur individually or in groups of different sizes are known, but most often painless, and fuse with the skin. If one partner is infected with HPV, they can be sexually transmitted. Warts may appear weeks to years. recommended use of condoms to prevent transmission of HPV is to avoid sexual contact, but as you can Aldara cream for genital warts, as the cream on the skin, weaken condoms and diaphragms. While the strains of HPV, genital warts usually cause no cancer, but a person with other “high-risk HPV types can be infected, may not in danger, her anus, vagina, penis and oropharyngeal throat [cancer] kernel language. As HPV infection can occur over several years, it increases the risk of cancer of the cervix in women, even if the infection is not usually show any symptoms. After more than one partner, many children and smoking are other factors to HPV infection. Before starting treatment, it is for you, the doctor who has suffered through the disease to inform you of all important to take drugs [including OTC and] prescription, dietary supplements, preparations herbal you do, information to a dermatologist, especially if you have psoriasis [a skin condition that may worsen because of the] imiquimod if you have warts on other treatments AK, CBS or genital / anal, because you can not apply this cream on your skin has healed from other treatments, or if you are pregnant / lactating / planning to have a child. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to everything, imiquimod also, if you treat undergone any recent surgery, which is on the unhealed skin surface, make sure you have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, if you have HIV if you have hypertension or a chronic graft against the host. Side effects are mild and the most common are: redness, scaling or skin, crusting, swelling, itching, burning, or lightening of skin color. Side effects are rare, can include headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea or fungal infections. The area to be treated worse before it gets better, while some patients in the treated area can be permanently light or dark. In case of severe reaction may be necessary for some patients, a break in treatment. Aldara is only intended for skin, so that when applying, you must clear the eyes, lips, direction, nose or open wounds. It is used once a day, 2-5 days per week for a period of 6-16 weeks – depending on the type of infection. The cream should be applied during the night, left on the skin for eight hours, after which the treated area should be washed with mild soap and water. It is recommended that the treated area should not be covered with a bandage / dressing closed, even if loosely woven cotton underwear are not allowed. For those who Aldara] Cream for AK or CBS, protective clothing [including the use of a hat, and sunlight, avoiding sunlamps is a necessity, as imiquimod is likely you make them more sensitive to sunlight. The medication must be stored at a temperature below 25 ° C may be stored in the refrigerator, but not cold. Each drug must be discarded frozen, and all partially used packages. Stick to the dose prescribed for you, informing the dermatologist if your condition deteriorates persists, or. Aldara cream is not recommended for children under 12 for the treatment of genital warts and perianal warts and not for children under 18 in the treatment of AK and CBS. Keep out of reach of children and animals.